Medical Technologist Intern - West Branch

Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide Laboratory experience during the summer semester between the Junior and Senior Year to individuals currently enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program. Once the academic part of the program is complete the individual may apply for a Graduate position once qualified.

Laboratory interns work under the direct supervision of the medical technologist (Medical Laboratory Specialist) and a pathologist or other qualified physician, performing pre-, post, and analytical tasks in the general laboratory.

(75%)* SUPPORT FOR CLINICAL TESTING (Duties are dependent upon site)

• General laboratory (Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank):
  Prepares specimens for testing.
• Prepares analyzers for testing:
  Monitors inventory, loads supplies and specimens, and empties waste.
• Assists with inventory management.
• Stocks inventory.
• Assists with pending logs.
• Assists specimen processing.
• Assists with troubleshooting to improve TAT.

(25%)* SPECIMEN PREPARATION AND PROCESSING

• Identifies specimens properly; uses basic tools of the laboratory proficiently, including centrifuges, incubators and balances; prepares specimens for processing.
• Registers patients and accurately enters data into the hospital and laboratory information systems.

n/a

Education: College Student

Equivalent

Experience:

Must be enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program and have achieved performance criteria, required to move to the testing portion of the program.

OTHER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical information.
• Follows patient registration, billing and coding procedures where required.
• Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control practices and policies.
• Review, clarification, and verification of physician orders.
• Follows strict identification policies to accurately identify specimens and perform specimen labeling.
• Determines acceptability of specimen for testing, specimen prioritization and distribution, specimen storage, transport, and special handling considerations (time, temperature, and light).
• Specimen processing including, but not limited to, centrifugation and aliquoting.
• Adheres to all Federal CLIA, CAP, and OSHA regulations.
• Regulations; safety and infection control; waste disposal; laboratory equipment; professionalism and ethics; and laboratory information system (LIS)
• Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback for patients who range in age from birth to 100+ years.
• All other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND

SKILLS:

• Organization skills, manual dexterity, customer service skills, teamwork skills, and computer skills are required.
• Written and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with employees at all levels within the Medical Center to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• My Michigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.
• Medical terminology, knowledge of laboratory policies, procedures and protocols are preferred. Knowledge of MISYS LIS, HIS and admitting policies and procedures are preferred.
• Job shadow in the laboratory department may be required commensurate to experience in the department.

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